Top 10 Spine straightening exercises

 10 Exercises to Straighten the SpineThe spine is an important part of our body that allows us to stand upright, walk, and perform other activities. However, poor posture, injury, and aging can cause the spine to become crooked or bent. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and other problems.

Fortunately, there are many exercises that can help straighten the spine and relieve pain. Here are the 10 best exercises to straighten the spine:

• Push-ups: This exercise strengthens the chest, triceps and shoulders, which help support the spine. Come onto your hands and toes, with your hands underneath your shoulders. Lower your body until your chest almost touches the floor. Push your body back up to the starting position. Do as many push-ups as you can.

• Swimming: This exercise works the whole body, including the muscles that support the spine. Swim at least 30 minutes a week.

• Yoga: Yoga is a collection of postures designed to improve flexibility, strength and balance. Many yoga postures can help straighten the spine and relieve pain.
• Plank: This exercise strengthens the core muscles, which help support the spine. Come onto your hands and toes, with your hands underneath your shoulders and your feet together. Keep your body in a straight line, from your head to your heels. Hold this position for 30 seconds or longer.
• Side plank: This exercise strengthens the lateral core muscles, which help prevent the spine from bending to the side. Lie on your right side, with your left hand resting on your waist. Place your left leg on top of your right leg. Keep your body in a straight line, from your head to your heels. Hold this position for 30 seconds or longer, then repeat on the other side.
• Bridge: This exercise strengthens the glutes and hamstrings, which help support the spine. Lie on your back, with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.  Press your feet into the floor and raise your hips until your body is in a straight line from shoulders to knees. Hold this position for a few seconds, then return to your starting position.

• Squat: This exercise strengthens the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes, which help support the spine. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Push your hips back and bend your knees as if you were going to sit in a chair. Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Hold this position for a few seconds, then return to your starting position.
• Bird Dog: This exercise helps with spinal stabilization and strengthens the back muscles. Come down on your hands and knees, with your hands under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Simultaneously lift your right arm and left leg and extend them in opposite directions. Hold this position for a few seconds, then return to your starting position. Repeat on the other side.
• Superman: This exercise strengthens the lower back and glutes, which help keep the spine straight. Lie on your stomach, with your arms extended at the sides of your body and your legs together. Simultaneously lift your hands, head, and legs off the ground. Hold this position for a few seconds, then return to your starting position.
• Lunges: This exercise strengthens the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes, which help support the spine. Stand with your feet together. Take a step forward and bend your right knee so it's just above your ankle. Straighten your left leg back. Hold this position for a few seconds, then return to your starting position. Repeat on the other side.